Technics Launches New EAH-AZ100 TWS With Proprietary Drivers
We were impressed by Technics' EAH-AZ80 true wireless earbuds, so we can't wait to try the new EAH-AZ100 earbuds from Technics.
Celebrating Technics' 60th anniversary, the EAH-AZ100 comes with the company's newly developed, proprietary "Magnetic Fluid Driver" technology. In the 10mm driver unit, an oil-type liquid filled with magnetic particles is injected into the space between the driver magnet and the voice coil to help reduce distortion.
We're told the ultra-thin free edge allows the driver to reach lows of 3Hz, and the aluminium diaphragm produces "high-resolution separation and detail." This technology is said to create a "dynamic, rhythmic, detailed listening experience", so music tracks are reproduced accurately and as the artist intended.
Technics has slightly modified the design of the EAH-AZ100, making the earbuds lighter and smaller so they're more comfortable in the ear.
There's also Dolby Atmos spatial audio integration, alongside triple microphones in each earbud, enabling features such as the new Voice Focus AI, which cancels out unwanted environmental noise so the wearer's voice can be amplified on calls.
Adaptive noise cancelling makes a comeback, and we're definitely hoping that Technics has improved the ANC and transparency mode. Three-device multipoint connectivity allows for seamless switching between sources, and the earbuds also support Google Fast Pair and Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast.
With Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, the earbuds support SBC, AAC, LDAC, and the new low-latency LC3 codecs. They can last up to 10 hours on a full charge and up to 28 hours in total, including the charging case. Finally, they are also IPX4-rated for water resistance.
Priced at £259 / US$299 / AU$499, the Technics EAH-AZ100 is currently available in the US and will go on sale in Australia from 1 February 2025.
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Cheryl Tan
After diving down the custom IEMs rabbit hole since she was 18, Cheryl has embarked on a long journey trying out as many audio products as possible ever since. She’s still waiting for the day a company can create a pair of true wireless earbuds that sound just as good as wired earphones.
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